Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Head Kit

The all-new Star Adventurer GTi features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment in EQ mode, ports for USB, autoguider, V-style dovetail, optional SynScan hand controller, and SNAP shutter control for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watchers free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android). Star Adventurer GTi also includes a dual-position counterweight for use at low latitudes as well as full smartphone control via Wi-Fi.

With the added GoTo feature plus multiple tracking rates including lunar, solar, and sidereal, the heavens are yours to capture and explore.

With its 11-pound payload capacity, Star Adventurer is well-equipped to handle your DLSR or mirrorless camera sporting a wide-angle or telephoto lens plus accessories, a small aperture astrograph with a dedicated astro camera, or even small OTAs such as our Skymax series of Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes perfect for deep space objects, the Moon, and planets.

Available in two configurations (with or without tripod and pier extension), Star Adventurer GTi is the perfect mount for the astrophotographer that wants the ultimate in both performance and portability.

Features:

• Full GoTo performance in a portable Star Adventurer mount
• Lightweight equatorial mount for deep space, widefield, and nightscape astrophotography
• 11-pound payload capacity
• Multiple pre-programmed tracking rates including sidereal, solar, and lunar
• Interfaces: USB, autoguider (ST4), SynScan hand controller, and a SNAP port for DSLR shutter control programmable via free SynScan Pro app
• Control with your smartphone via Wi-Fi or with the optional SynScan hand box
• Built-in illuminated polar scope for precise alignment
• Dual counterweight positions for use at low latitudes
• Powered by eight AA batteries (not included) or external source via 2.1 DC 12v port
• Accepts a V-style dovetail plate
• Lifetime free firmware upgrades
• 3/8-inch tripod mount
• Star Adventurer GTi steel tripod and pier extension included in Mount Kit (SKU S20595)
• Optional tripod pier extension, shutter release cable, ball head adapter, and Star Adventurer tripod